Water Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

The STEM Alliance•Larchmont, NY

About The Position

Are you looking for a fun summer job where you can make a difference? Co-Op Summer Enrichment is an award winning summer camp for low income children that delivers STEM learning and camp fun. What you'll be doing You’re joining a summer camp team where roles and tasks are collaborative and shared. As Assistant Aquatics Supervisor you’ll be a critical team member serving a population of campers with limited swim experience, introducing most of them to the water for the first time, getting them acclimated and comfortable, as well as teaching important swimming skills. You’ll also serve as a lifeguard ensuring their safety at all times.

Requirements

Must possess current Lifeguard certification from a NYS approved agency
Must possess current CPR certification from a NYS approved agency
Must possess current Progressive Swim Instructor / Water Safety Instructor certification from a NYS approved agency
Must have previous experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor
Must be at least 18 years old
Availability to work the entire camp season and attend all required orientations and trainings
All employees must: Possess a valid social security card and NYS state identification
Take a background check with fingerprint approval if you are not a Mamaroneck School District employee (we will provide instructions as part of the onboarding process)
Provide two professional references
REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: Camp-season: June 29, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (No camp Friday, July 3rd) 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Regular camp days 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Regular camp days with weekly staff meeting
all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

Responsibilities

Assist with facilitating play based learning experiences that help children learn critical swimming skills based on water swim instruction principles
Assist conducting swim tests with each camper before, during and at the close of the camp program
Document all swim test results
Organize and differentiate swim groups according to ability using initial assessment indicators
Serve as a lifeguard for a program that serves up to all Co-Op children and staff
Enforce all pool rules in a consistent manner
Ensure the safety of all campers while in the pool area (e.g. locker rooms, pool deck and in the water)
Collaborate with the Aquatics Supervisor and Leadership Team to keep the swim program schedule running on time and effectively for counselors, staff and children alike
Assist with managing counselors to facilitate safety for children and to promote maximum swim time for all children
Assist with organizing and maintain all pool materials and equipment
Assist with supervising lifeguards and insuring that they conduct all of their duties including but not limited to: Running all required buddy checks Maintaining all safety standards
Assist with providing weekly reports of the swim program with suggestions for improvements to maximize the swim experience for all children
Assist with providing a final report of the swim program to be part of the overall Co-Op Quality Assessment review
Participate fully in orientation experiences and weekly staff meetings
Lead recreation experiences on days when the pool is closed and during our other special days

Benefits

Highly collaborative, diverse work culture where all are equally valued
Opportunity to serve diverse children in Mamaroneck, just .5 miles from Metro North
Experience developing professional skills with recommendation letters for school/work
Previous Co-Op employees may be eligible to receive a re-signing bonus if they complete the re-signing interest form before April 1st. Contact [email protected] if you are a previous employee.
Reimbursement of fingerprint expenses paid in the last salary check based upon full contract fulfillment.

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